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Samokov, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
26,765 Population 537/sq mi density
3,136 ft Elevation 956 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,604 median income, unemployment
Samokov experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Area49.8 sq mi (129.0 km²)
Population Density537/sq mi
Coordinates42.3386°N, 23.5581°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

561 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 59 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 135 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 132 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 137 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 141 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 116 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 127 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 52 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 55 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 111 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 48 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 110 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 136 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 104 km
Jul 6, 1998 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia M4.5 132 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 62 km
Jan 1, 2018 8 km SSE of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.4 140 km
May 24, 2009 10 km N of Star Dojran, North Macedonia M4.4 137 km
Feb 28, 2016 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia M4.4 108 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Samokov has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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